Northwest Blooms · Shrubs
Pittosporum tenuifolium ‘Mojo’
Mojo Pittosporum
- Family
- Pittosporaceae
- Height
- 2 to 3 feet
- Width
- 2 to 3 feet
- Flower color
- Small, white fragrant flowers
- Foliage color
- Variegated green with white margins
- Bloom time
- Spring
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- Maintenance
- Low; occasional pruning to shape if desired
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 8 to 10
- Wildlife
- Bees and other pollinators
About this plant
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Mojo' is a compact, evergreen shrub admired for its green foliage edged with white, which provides year-round interest in the garden. Its dense, bushy growth habit makes it an excellent choice for adding texture and contrast to landscapes. In late spring, small white flowers may appear, adding a subtle, pleasant fragrance to the air and enhancing the plant's ornamental appeal.
Native to New Zealand, Pittosporum tenuifolium is valued for its hardiness and adaptability, and the 'Mojo' cultivar has been specifically bred for its low-maintenance nature and graceful variegation. Ideal for use in mixed borders, as a foundation planting, or in containers, 'Mojo' brings brightness and elegance to both formal and informal garden designs. Its versatile form and year-round color make it a reliable choice for a variety of settings.
Works well in
Sun Gardens · Foundation Plantings · Containers · Pollinator Gardens
Companion plants
Iris · Strawberry tree · Aster · Pampas grass · Stonecrop · Fothergilla
Design tip
White-edged foliage gives ‘Mojo’ a crisp outline that can help define transitions between neighboring forms and textures. Repeating that variegation at intervals creates visual continuity, while the dense evergreen habit maintains the pattern throughout the year.
